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Two more murder arrests after man hit by car

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A 45-year-old man died after being hit by a car in Cudworth on Friday, say police

Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was hit by a car near Barnsley on Friday evening, police have said.

Officers said the 45-year-old died at the scene after he was struck by a white VW Touareg on Rose Tree Avenue, Cudworth, at about 17:00 BST on Friday.

A 60-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday.

On Saturday, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed a 33-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy had also been arrested on suspicion of murder. All four suspects remain in custody.

Det Ch Insp Simon Cartwright said Rose Tree Avenue would remain closed as investigations continued and urged anyone with information to contact South Yorkshire Police.

He said: "Our investigation into this tragic incident is still in its early stages and our thoughts first and foremost are with the victim's family, friends and loved ones."

News imageA bunch of white and yellow flowers leaning against a wall on a residential street. Houses on either side of the street and cars parked along the street.
Flowers have been left at the scene in Cudworth

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